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Abortion Legislation Reform Bill 2023

Bill No.

120

Synopsis

The purpose of this bill is to amend The Criminal Code to remove offences related to abortion; and to amend the Public Health Act 2016 to regulate the performance of abortion by registered health practitioners and prohibit the performance of abortion by certain persons; and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts; and for related purposes.

Status

Assented to
Royal Assent given 27 Sep 2023 as Act No. 20 of 2023. Different sections of this Act come into operation on Royal Assent and Proclamation. For details refer to Commencement Clause of the Bill (see also Assent and Commencement information for Acts)

Bill History